Unilateral Dual‐Plane Puncture Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Reduces Re‐Collapse in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures by Advancing Cement Delivery by Huo‐Liang Zheng, Chang‐hai Liu, Lei‐Sheng Jiang, Xin‐Feng Zheng, Sheng‐Dan Jiang

“…Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann–Whitney U test and independent samples t test for continuous variables, and chi‐square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. …”
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Antioxidative Effects of Vitamin C on Methotrexate Induced Hepatic Damage in Rat by Nadia Younus, Tayyaba Kazmi, Ramsha Askari, Asma Basharat Ali, Aaqiba Rasheed, Sahrish Mukhtar, Ruqaya Nangrejo

“…At the end of the study period, animals were anesthetized with ether, cardiac blood samples were collected for enzyme estimation and organs were removed for histopathological examination. …”
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CYP2B6*6 single nucleotide polymorphism among patients with uncomplicated malaria in Adjumani district, Uganda: Implications on efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine. by Martin Kamilo Angwe, Norah Mwebaza, Sam Lubwama Nsobya, Ronald Kiguba, Patrick Vudriko, Saviour Dralabu, Denis Omali, Maria Agnes Tumwebaze, Moses Ocan

“…Blood samples, 2-3 mL each, were collected using EDTA tubes on days 0 and 3 after AL administration. …”
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Pre-cecal calcium digestibility of eggshell products in broilers by J. van Harn, J.W. Spek, P. Bikker

“…At d 15, 360 broilers were randomly assigned to 36 pens (10 birds/pen), 6 pens per treatment. …”
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Perfusion index as an early predictor of hypotension during advanced oncothoracic operations (pilot study) by L. A. Zimina, A. S. Bushuev, R. A. Arutyunyan, V. А. Zhikharev

“…The entire d data array (n = 100) is randomly divided into training (n = 70) and test samples (n = 30). …”
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Ecological momentary interventions for eating disorders: a systematic review of the nascent science and recommendations for future research by Macarena Kruger, Jianyi Liu, Haley Graver, Stephanie Manasse, Elizabeth A. Velkoff

“…We identified key gaps to address in future research, including examining moderators and mechanisms of EMI efficacy, refining EMI design to reduce participant burden, leveraging advanced technology for greater personalization of interventions, and recruiting larger and more diverse samples. Addressing these gaps will help clarify EMIs’ potential role in improving ED treatment.…”
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Effects of long-term 2.65 GHz radiofrequency radiation on inflammatory response and intestinal microbiota in mice by LI Keqin, LI Keqin, HAO Yanhui, LIU Ying

“…Methods‍　‍One hundred and eight male C57BL/6N mice (17~21 g, 6~8 weeks old) were randomly assigned to a control group (Con) and a RF exposure group. …”
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Antioxidant, bioactive, and nutritional potential of soybeans with brown and yellow seed coats by Victor Delino Barasuol Scarton, Ivan Ricardo Carvalho, Christiane de Fátima Colet, Jaqueline Piesanti Sangiovo, Willyan Júnior Adorian Bandeira, Murilo Vieira Loro, Ellen Cristina Perin, Solange Teresinha Carpes, Patricia Brugnerotto

“…To achieve this, we evaluated ten F6 generation soybean genotypes (G1M, G2M, G3A, G4A, G5A, G6A, G7A, G8A, G9A, and G10A), along with a commercial control (G11T), using a randomized block design. Sowing occurred in the second half of November 2020, and after harvesting, grain samples were analyzed for agronomic and biochemical traits, including fatty acids, neutral and acid detergent fibers, minerals (Na and K), proteins, lipids, total flavonoids, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity (ABTS and FRAP). …”
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Creatine monohydrate increases skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow and promotes lipid mobilization in postmenopausal women by Paul A. Baker, Sequoia D. Ernst, John C. DeCaro, Riley K. Hart, Mostafa M. Ali, Joesph C. Watso, Michael J. Ormsbee, Justin D. La Favor, Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, Robert C. Hickner

“…Following a 45min equilibrium period, participants rested for one hour and then consumed a HC meal (35% of daily energy requirements; ~80% carbohydrates). Dialysate samples were collected every 20 minutes and data is combined (1hr basal + 4hr post-prandial). …”
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Integrated weed control (chemical & mechanical) in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Shoushtar conditions by adel modhej, zahra alikhani galeh

“…Herbicides where mixed with soil one week before planting. Weed samples were taken by randomly throwing a quadrate of 0.25 m2 area. …”
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Prepartum anti-inflammatory therapies in Holstein dairy cows blocked by parity and body condition score group: Effects on metabolic stress, systemic inflammation, performance, and... by E. Jimenez, J. Spring, P. Zarei, M. Martinez, R. Sorto, E. Hovingh, J. Lawhead, J. Lection, A.A. Barragan

“…Body condition score was assessed, and blood samples were collected, weekly starting 1 wk before treatment until 3 wk after calving. …”
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Regulatory Effect of 1,25(OH)2D3 on TGF-β1 and miR-130b Expression in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats by Yuetong Liu, Ye Yang, Qin Wang, Apaer Kahaer, Jiyun Zhang, Jing Liao, Mairemugu Abudureyimu, Reyila Yahefu, Jing Qi, Lei Zhao, Jun Zhu

“…After 37 days, kidney samples were collected and the expression of TGF-β1 and miR-130b was determined by real-time PCR, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. …”
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Impact of dietary-nucleotides and Saccharomyces cerevisiae-derivatives on growth-performance, antioxidant-capacity, immune-response, small-intestine histomorphometry, caecal-Clostr... by Tamer Mohamed Abo-Sriea, Elshaimaa Ismael, Basant Mohsen Sobhi, Neven H. Hassan, Ebtihal M. M. Elleithy, Sherif AbdElmonam Omar, Ahmed M Soliman, Khaled Nasr El-Din Fahmy, Amer Ramadan

“…A total of 600 one-d-old broiler chickens (Cobb-500) were weighed and randomly allotted into four groups with three replicates each. …”
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Quantitative Assessment of Apically Extruded Debris During Retreatment Procedures Using Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Systems: An In Vitro Comparative Study by Luigi Generali, Federica Veneri, Francesco Cavani, Vittorio Checchi, Carlo Bertoldi, Angela Lucia Ingrosso, Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Eugenio Pedullà

“…The root canals were prepared with the ProTaper Next system up to size 30 and obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer using the continuous wave of condensation technique. The samples were stored for 30 days and randomized by computer sequence into three retreatment groups (n = 10): (1) ProTaper Universal Retreatment; (2) HyFlex Remover; and (3) VDW.Rotate Retreatment. …”
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Preoperative electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture for the treatment of postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in China: a study protocol... by Yu Wang, Jing Zhang, Cun-Zhi Liu, Chao Wang, Li-Wei Wang, Jingjie Zhao, Ying-Chi Yang, Wei Pei, Shen Ling, Yi-Ming Fu, Gong-Yong Liu, Yu-Tong Yang, Na-Na Yang

“…A total of 80 patients will be enrolled and randomly assigned to the EA or sham electroacupuncture (SA) group. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of difloxacin after single intravenous, oral and intramuscular administration in pigeons by Yang-Guang Jin, Yue Liu, Yan-Ni Zhang, Yu-Xin Chen, Long-Ji Sun, Shi-Hao Li, Wen-Rui Wang, Fan Yang

“…Thirty pigeons were randomly divided into three groups (IM, IV, and PO; n = 10 per group). …”
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The Influence of Microbial Bioagents’ Application on the selected Soil Properties in acidic Soils by Jurica Jović, Vladimir Ivezić, Brigita Popović, Vlado Guberac, Mirta Rastija, Lidija Dujmović, Vedran Orkić, Suzana Kristek

“…The three independent field trials were set up as a randomized blok design, with the following treatments in four replicates: a control, “C“; a control with a microbial bioagent, “CMA“; a reduced P fertilizer with a microbial bioagent, ”PMA“; and a recommended fertilization, “RF.“ The soil samples were analyzed concerning a pH reaction, plant-available phosphorus, soil organic matter, and the microbial biomass P. …”
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Clinical and microbiological effects of photodynamic therapy applied in non-surgical treatment of periodontitis by Arsić Zoran, Jovanović Radovan, Đorđević Aleksandar, Šehalić Meliha, Marjanović Dragan, Mikić Mirko, Vlahović Zoran, Mladenović Raša

“…The presence of microorganisms Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Treponema denticola was detected by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Samples were tested before the therapy, as well as three months after the therapy. …”
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Live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) improves growth performance and liver metabolic status of lactating Hu sheep by Shendong Zhou, Jie Huang, Hao Zhang, Xiaokun Song, Yijin Jiang, Xu Zhao, Xiangzhen Shen

“…Blood, liver, small intestine samples were collected for subsequent analysis, and milk production and BW were recorded during the experimental period. …”
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Residue Elimination Patterns and Determination of the Withdrawal Times of Seven Antibiotics in Taihang Chickens by Huan Chen, Cheng Zhang, Nana Gao, Guohua Yan, Yandong Li, Xuejing Wang, Liyong Wu, Heping Bai, Hongyu Ge, Huage Liu, Juxiang Liu

“…Muscle, sebum, liver, and kidney samples were collected at 4 h, 1 d, 2 d, 3 d, 5 d, 7 d, 10 d, 13 d, and 16 d after drug withdrawal. …”
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